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Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets, 3/e


Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets, 3/e
Author(s)  Simy Joy ,Payal Anand ,Priya Nair Rajeev
ISBN  9789332518216
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2014
Pages  586
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 1080.00
  
 
 

The perfect balance between decision modeling and spreadsheet use.

It's important that textbooks support decision modeling courses by combining student's ability to logically model and analyze diverse decision-making scenarios with software-based solution procedures. Balakrishnan offers the perfect balance of the decision modeling process and the use of spreadsheets to set up and solve decision models.

The third edition has been updated to reflect the latest version of Excel.
 

  • About the Author
  • Contents
  • Features
  • Downloadable Resources

Nagraj Balakrishnan


Barry Render, Graduate School of Business, Rollins College


Ralph M. Stair


 

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Managerial Decision Modeling


Chapter 2: Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods



Chapter 3: Linear Programming Modeling Applications with Computer Analyses in Excel



Chapter 4: Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models


Chapter 5: Integer, Goal, and Nonlinear Programming Models



Chapter 6: Project Management



Chapter 7: Decision Analysis



Chapter 8: Queuing Models



Chapter 9: Simulation Modeling



Chapter 10: Forecasting Models



Online Chapter 11: Inventory Control Models



Appendix A: Probability Concepts and Applications


Appendix B: Useful Excel 2010 Commands and Procedures for Installing ExcelModules


Appendix C: Areas Under the Standard Normal Curve


Appendix D: Brief Solutions to All Odd-Numbered End-of-Chapter Problems


 

 

• NEW! Present the latest: Updated Software Coverage.


? All of the Excel coverage in this text has been updated to Excel 2007/2010.


? The illustration of Microsoft Project and Crystal Ball has been updated to their latest versions.


? The software program, Excel Modules, that accompanies this text has also been updated to suit Excel 2010 as well as 32-bit and 64-bit systems.


• Provide a balanced approach: Three-step FrameworkFormulation or problem setup


? Model solution


? Interpretation of the results and what-if analysis


• NEW! Offer plenty of practice: New and Revised End-of-chapter Problems.


• NEW! Show today's new techniques: New Topics.


• Highlight the real-world implications: Decision Modeling in Action Boxes.


 

 
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